2027: Atiku’ll not be ‘absentee President’ — ADC campaign tells Tinubu
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, has said its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, will provide a physically present and responsive presidency if elected on May 29, 2027. The council said Nigerians needed a president who would be available to take charge and respond when […]
‘I meant kill Accord with votes’ — Fadahunsi clarifies viral comment
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial “Kill Accord” comment, saying the remark was a political metaphor urging All Progressives Congress supporters to defeat the Accord Party at the ballot box.
Nigerian newspapers review: Why we planned coup against Tinubu – Col Ma’aji
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, who is accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.
ASUU orders 20 varsities to prepare for strike, gives FG, states 14-day ultimatum
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has directed lecturers in 20 universities to commence preparations for industrial action over alleged failure by the Federal and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. The union gave the affected governments and university authorities a 14-day ultimatum to address […]
Passengers stranded as labour unions disrupt Air Peace operations
By Dickson Omobola Unions in the country’s air transport sector have disrupted operations of the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, leaving several passengers stranded at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The disruption followed a three days strike notice issued by the Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSAN, and the National Union of Air […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 11, 2026
The naira traded around ₦1,368 to the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s reference rate continued to hover within the ₦1,360–₦1,370 range.
